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'''Topsham''' ({{IPAc-en|US|audio=Topsham, Maine phonetic pronunciation.ogg|ˈ|t|ɒ|p|.|s|ʌ|m}}{{respell|TOP|sum}}) is a ] in ], Maine, United States. Topsham was included in the ], Maine metropolitan New England city and town area. The population was 9,560 at the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2302376960 |title=Census - Geography Profile: Topsham town, Sagadahoc County, Maine |access-date=January 11, 2022 |archive-date=October 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010150339/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2302376960 |url-status=live }}</ref> It is part of the ]–]–], Maine ]. The town is home to the annual Topsham Fair.
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Called Sawacook, the area was territory of the Pejepscot ] ], a ] of the Anasagunticooks (now ]s), who controlled the ]. They lived and ] at Pejepscot Falls. But a ], probably ] brought by Europeans, decimated the tribe's population in 1615–1616. On June 16, 1632, the area was granted by the ] to ] and George Way, later acquired by Richard Wharton and then, in 1714, by the Pejepscot Company.<ref name=Coolidge>{{Cite book |last=Coolidge |first=Austin J. |author2=John B. Mansfield |title=A History and Description of New England |publisher=A.J. Coolidge |year=1859 |location=Boston, Massachusetts |pages=–328 |url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_OcoMAAAAYAAJ |quote=coolidge mansfield history description new england 1859.}}</ref>
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The first ] was built in 1716 on the ] and, in 1717, the plantation received the name Topsham, named for ] in Devon, England. On January 31, 1764, it was incorporated as a town by the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mesagada/topsham.htm |title=RootsWeb.com Home Page |website=www.rootsweb.ancestry.com |access-date=May 17, 2008 |archive-date=April 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090411085433/http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mesagada/topsham.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ] and ] mills were important early businesses, the latter especially active between 1750 and 1770. There was a ] and ]. Pejepscot Falls provided ] to operate ], and industries included a ], ] and ] factory, ] mill, watch factory, ] maker, ] factory, ] factory, two ], tobacco manufacturer, two ] ] and a ] works. In 1856, the Sagadahoc Agricultural & Horticultural Society erected its building and fairgrounds, and the town remains host to the annual Topsham Fair.<ref>{{Citation |last=Varney |first=George J. |title=Gazetteer of the state of Maine. Topsham |place=Boston |publisher=Russell |year=1886 |url=http://history.rays-place.com/me/topsham-me.htm }}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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In 1756, a toll bridge connecting ] and Topsham was constructed by the "Proprietors of the Androscoggin Bridge." It was destroyed by fire in 1842. The current ], known as "the Green Bridge", was opened in 1932. In 1936, a large flood hit Brunswick and Topsham, damaging the pedestrian "]" and causing the Androscoggin to flow through the lower levels of the Pejepscot Mill.
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It is thought that Topsham and Brunswick have safe houses related to the ]. Although the Underground Railroad was only metaphorically underground, it is thought that in Brunswick and Topsham, it was (in parts) actually underground, utilizing tunnels which ran between safe houses. These tunnels were constructed of carefully laid red brick with vertical side walls, an arched top and a flat brick-paved bottom up to some {{Convert|5|ft|m}} wide which would allow the easy passage of individuals on foot as well as a horse and buggy if desired. In Topsham, tunnels were constructed from the Granny-Hole Mill on the Androscoggin River up to the Samuel Veazie House, passing through the Charles Thompson House and the Walker Homestead on the way.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.curtislibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/FACTS-AND-LEGENDS-THE-UNDERGROUND-RR.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 26, 2014 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923211956/http://www.curtislibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/FACTS-AND-LEGENDS-THE-UNDERGROUND-RR.pdf |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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] was incorporated in 1903.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.btwater.org/about.aspx |title=History of the Brunswick and Topsham Water District |website=www.btwater.org |access-date=March 26, 2014 |archive-date=March 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140326170042/http://www.btwater.org/about.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>
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'''Topsham''' is a ] in ], ], ]. The population was 9,100 at the ]. It is part of the ]&ndash;]&ndash;], Maine ]. The town is home to the annual Topsham Fair.

==History==
Called Sawacook, the area was territory of the Pejepscot ] ], a ] of the Anasagunticooks (now ]s), who controlled the ]. They lived and ] at Pejepscot Falls. But a ], probably ] brought by ]ans, decimated the tribe's population in 1615-1616. On June 16, 1632, the area was granted by the ] to Thomas Purchase and George Way, later acquired by Richard Wharton, and then in 1714 by the Pejepscot Company.<ref name=Coolidge>{{Cite book | last = Coolidge | first = Austin J.| coauthors = John B. Mansfield | title = A History and Description of New England| year = 1859| location = Boston, Massachusetts| pages = 327–328| url = http://books.google.com/books?id=OcoMAAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA9&ots=cUndZkVSIF&dq=coolidge%20mansfield%20history%20description%20new%20england%201859&pg=PA327#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref>

The first ] was built in 1716 on the ], and in 1717 the plantation received the name Topsham, named for ] in ], ]. On January 31, 1764, it was incorporated as a town by the ].<ref></ref> ] and ] mills were important early businesses, the latter especially active between 1750-1770. There was a ] and ]. Pejepscot Falls provided ] to operate ], and industries would include a ], ] and ] factory, ] mill, ] factory, ] maker, ] factory, ] factory, two ], ] manufacturer, two ] ] and a ] works. In 1856, the Sagadahoc Agricultural & Horticultural Society erected its building and fairgrounds, and the town remains host to the annual Topsham Fair.<ref>{{Citation
| last = Varney
| first = George J.
| title = Gazetteer of the state of Maine. Topsham
| place = Boston
| publisher = Russell
| year = 1886
| url = http://history.rays-place.com/me/topsham-me.htm }}
</ref>


<gallery> <gallery>
File:Pejepscot Falls, Androscoggin River, ME.jpg|Pejepscot Falls in 1869 File:Pejepscot Falls, Androscoggin River, ME.jpg|] in 1869
File:Topsham from Mason St, by Barnes, G. W. (George W.).jpg|Town view c. 1875 File:Topsham from Mason St, by Barnes, G. W. (George W.).jpg|Town view {{circa|1875}}
File:Paper Mills, Topsham, ME.jpg|Paper mills c. 1912 File:Paper Mills, Topsham, ME.jpg|Paper mills {{circa|1912}}
</gallery> </gallery>


==Geography== ==Geography==
According to the ], the town has a total area of 35.4&nbsp;]s (91.8&nbsp;]), of which, 32.0&nbsp;square miles (82.9&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 3.4&nbsp;square miles (8.8&nbsp;km²) of it (9.62%) is water. Located beside ] at the mouth of the ], Topsham is drained by the ] and ]. According to the ], the town has a total area of {{convert|35.59|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|32.20|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|3.39|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html |publisher=] |access-date=December 16, 2012 |archive-date=December 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121220032143/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Located beside ] at the mouth of the ], Topsham is drained by the ], ] and ].


The town is crossed by ], ], and state routes ] and ]. It borders the towns of ] and ] to the north, ] to the south, and ] and ] to the northwest. The town is crossed by ], ], and state routes ] and ]. It borders the towns of ] and ] to the north, ] to the south, and ] and ] to the northwest. The highest point in the town is Tate Hill.


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1790= 826
|1800= 942
|1810= 1271
|1820= 1429
|1830= 1567
|1840= 1883
|1850= 2010
|1860= 1705
|1870= 1498
|1880= 1544
|1890= 1394
|1900= 2097
|1910= 2016
|1920= 2102
|1930= 2111
|1940= 2334
|1950= 2626
|1960= 3717
|1970= 5022
|1980= 6431
|1990= 8746
|2000= 9100
|2010= 8784
|2020= 9560
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |access-date=June 4, 2015 |archive-date=July 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701194652/https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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{{See also|Topsham (CDP), Maine}} {{See also|Topsham (CDP), Maine}}
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 9,100 people, 3,424 households, and 2,461 families residing in the town. The ] was 284.2 people per square mile (109.7/km²). There were 3,573 housing units at an average density of 111.6 per square mile (43.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.19% ], 1.33% ] or ], 0.23% ], 1.33% ], 0.05% ], 0.44% from ], and 1.43% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.24% of the population.


===2010 census===
There were 3,424 households out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were ] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.08.
As of the census<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov/ |publisher=] |access-date=December 16, 2012 |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709054630/https://www.census.gov/ |url-status=live }}</ref> of 2010, there were 8,784 people, 3,720 households, and 2,453 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|272.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,167 housing units at an average density of {{convert|129.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.1% ], 0.8% ], 0.3% ], 1.3% ], 0.3% from ], and 1.2% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 3,720 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 52.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals. 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 persons and the average family size was 2.81 persons.

The median age in the town was 45.2 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.


===2000 census===
In the town the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/ |publisher=] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709054630/https://www.census.gov/ |url-status=live }}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,100 people, 3,424 households, and 2,461 families living in the town.


The median income for a household in the town was $47,682, and the median income for a family was $52,134. Males had a median income of $35,943 versus $25,581 for females. The ] for the town was $21,135. About 3.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the ], including 5.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the town was $47,682, and the median income for a family was $52,134. Males had a median income of $35,943 versus $25,581 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,135. About 3.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


==Education== ==Education==
Public schools in the area are operated by ]. Public schools in the area are operated by ].
There are two elementary schools, and Woodside Elementary. The middle school is ], and the high school is ]. There are two elementary schools: Williams-Cone School and Woodside Elementary. The middle school is , and the high school is ].


==Sites of interest== ==Sites of interest==
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==Notable people== == Notable people ==
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* ], former member of the Wisconsin Senate, was born in Topsham
* ], pianist, composer and professor of music * ], pianist, composer and professor of music
* ], minister, lecturer, author * ], minister, lecturer, author
* ], state legislator<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rebecca Jauch |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Rebecca_Jauch |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=Ballotpedia |language=en |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216002316/https://ballotpedia.org/Rebecca_Jauch |url-status=live }}</ref>
* ], Civil War era officer and politician * ], Civil War era officer and politician
* ], congressman * ], US congressman
* ], congressman * ], US congressman
* ], co-founder of the ] and the ]
* ], film director and fashion photographer

== References ==


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==References==
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==Further reading== ==Further reading==
* Including Ancient Pejebscot. By George Augustus Wheeler and Henry Warren Wheeler. Published 1878. Full image at books.google. * Including Ancient Pejebscot. By ] and Henry Warren Wheeler. Published 1878. Full image at books.google.
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* {{cite journal | last = Wright | first = Virginia | title = The Transformation of Topsham | journal = Down East: The Magazine of Maine | issue = December 2009 }} * {{cite journal |last=Wright |first=Virginia M. |title=The Transformation of Topsham |journal=Down East: The Magazine of Maine |issue=December 2009}}


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Latest revision as of 21:49, 7 September 2024

Town in the state of Maine, United States This article is about the town. For the CDP, see Topsham (CDP), Maine.

Town in Maine, United States
Topsham
Town
Pejepscot Mill (1868)Pejepscot Mill (1868)
Official seal of TopshamSeal
Location of Topsham, MaineLocation of Topsham, Maine
Coordinates: 43°55′29″N 69°57′49″W / 43.92472°N 69.96361°W / 43.92472; -69.96361
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountySagadahoc
IncorporatedJanuary 31, 1764
Area
 • Total35.59 sq mi (92.18 km)
 • Land32.20 sq mi (83.40 km)
 • Water3.39 sq mi (8.78 km)
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population
 • Total6,623
 • Density297/sq mi (114.6/km)
Time zoneEastern (EST)
 • Summer (DST)EDT
Zip Code04086
Area code207
Websitewww.topshammaine.com

Topsham (US: /ˈtɒp.sʌm/ TOP-sum) is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. Topsham was included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area. The population was 9,560 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area. The town is home to the annual Topsham Fair.

History

Called Sawacook, the area was territory of the Pejepscot Abenaki Indians, a subtribe of the Anasagunticooks (now Androscoggins), who controlled the Androscoggin River. They lived and fished at Pejepscot Falls. But a plague, probably smallpox brought by Europeans, decimated the tribe's population in 1615–1616. On June 16, 1632, the area was granted by the Plymouth Council to Thomas Purchase and George Way, later acquired by Richard Wharton and then, in 1714, by the Pejepscot Company.

The first sawmill was built in 1716 on the Cathance River and, in 1717, the plantation received the name Topsham, named for Topsham in Devon, England. On January 31, 1764, it was incorporated as a town by the Massachusetts General Court. Shipbuilding and lumber mills were important early businesses, the latter especially active between 1750 and 1770. There was a gristmill and brickyard. Pejepscot Falls provided water power to operate mills, and industries included a door, window sash and stairway factory, shingle mill, watch factory, pottery maker, nail factory, pitchfork factory, two tanneries, tobacco manufacturer, two feldspar quarries and a marble works. In 1856, the Sagadahoc Agricultural & Horticultural Society erected its building and fairgrounds, and the town remains host to the annual Topsham Fair.

In 1756, a toll bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham was constructed by the "Proprietors of the Androscoggin Bridge." It was destroyed by fire in 1842. The current Frank J. Wood Bridge, known as "the Green Bridge", was opened in 1932. In 1936, a large flood hit Brunswick and Topsham, damaging the pedestrian "Swing Bridge" and causing the Androscoggin to flow through the lower levels of the Pejepscot Mill.

It is thought that Topsham and Brunswick have safe houses related to the Underground Railroad. Although the Underground Railroad was only metaphorically underground, it is thought that in Brunswick and Topsham, it was (in parts) actually underground, utilizing tunnels which ran between safe houses. These tunnels were constructed of carefully laid red brick with vertical side walls, an arched top and a flat brick-paved bottom up to some 5 feet (1.5 m) wide which would allow the easy passage of individuals on foot as well as a horse and buggy if desired. In Topsham, tunnels were constructed from the Granny-Hole Mill on the Androscoggin River up to the Samuel Veazie House, passing through the Charles Thompson House and the Walker Homestead on the way.

The Brunswick and Topsham Water District was incorporated in 1903.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.59 square miles (92.18 km), of which 32.20 square miles (83.40 km) is land and 3.39 square miles (8.78 km) is water. Located beside Merrymeeting Bay at the mouth of the Androscoggin River, Topsham is drained by the Cathance River, Little River and Muddy River.

The town is crossed by Interstate 295, U.S. Route 201, and state routes 24 and 196. It borders the towns of Bowdoin and Bowdoinham to the north, Brunswick to the south, and Durham and Lisbon to the northwest. The highest point in the town is Tate Hill.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1790826—
180094214.0%
18101,27134.9%
18201,42912.4%
18301,5679.7%
18401,88320.2%
18502,0106.7%
18601,705−15.2%
18701,498−12.1%
18801,5443.1%
18901,394−9.7%
19002,09750.4%
19102,016−3.9%
19202,1024.3%
19302,1110.4%
19402,33410.6%
19502,62612.5%
19603,71741.5%
19705,02235.1%
19806,43128.1%
19908,74636.0%
20009,1004.0%
20108,784−3.5%
20209,5608.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
See also: Topsham (CDP), Maine

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,784 people, 3,720 households, and 2,453 families living in the town. The population density was 272.8 inhabitants per square mile (105.3/km). There were 4,167 housing units at an average density of 129.4 per square mile (50.0/km). The racial makeup of the town was 96.1% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 3,720 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 52.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals. 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 persons and the average family size was 2.81 persons.

The median age in the town was 45.2 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,100 people, 3,424 households, and 2,461 families living in the town.

The median income for a household in the town was $47,682, and the median income for a family was $52,134. Males had a median income of $35,943 versus $25,581 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,135. About 3.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public schools in the area are operated by Maine School Administrative District 75. There are two elementary schools: Williams-Cone School and Woodside Elementary. The middle school is Mt. Ararat Middle School, and the high school is Mt. Ararat High School.

Sites of interest

Notable people

References

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